Selene's Pov.

“Get the council,” Killian said at last. “And send a message to the Moonlight pack. We need to pay them a visit.”

“Yes, my Lord,” Ronan said, bowing slightly before he turned and rushed off.

The door clicked shut behind him, and silence swallowed the room once more. I remained where I stood, trying to catch my breath, my hands still balled into fists at my side.

I could feel Killian's presence burning like a second sun in the space. He hadn’t turned to face me again.

He just stood there as if he was a pot about to boil over.

My eyes stayed glued to his broad...